The investigation began at the Walgreens on Rockford Street on a report that someone was asking people to purchase pseudoephedrine from the store, Mount Airy police said. Officers arrested Jessup shortly after.

The investigation then led officers to a room at the Starlite Motel just off Highway 52. Hill and an 18-month-old child were found in the room, along , with precursors commonly used to make methamphetamine, police said.

The SBI was called in to help process the scene. The Department of Social Services took custody of the child, and police arrested Hill.

Hill was charged with misdemeanor child abuse and on two unrelated misdemeanor orders for arrest. Hill was held under a $35,000 bond.

Jessup was charged with misdemeanor child abuse, manufacturing meth and possession of meth. He was held under a $20,000 secured bond.